Gauthier & Associates Landscape Architects (G|ALA) is a professional landscape architecture studio based in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable landscape designs that enrich both natural and urban spaces.

 

Our Team

Driven by a commitment to the highest standards of practice, we bring a diverse range of skills and experience to every project. Our landscape designers come from various fields and backgrounds, allowing us to explore beauty, liveability, and materiality in unique ways.

Our work encompasses diverse areas of practice, including urban design, community planning, park and open-space design, trail and infrastructure networks, and residential gardens. Each project reflects our commitment to enhancing environments in meaningful ways.

Our Process

Our first principle is to listen — to our clients, collaborators, the wider community, and most importantly, the site itself. This commitment to understanding is fundamental to our design process. We adopt an iterative approach, enabling us to adapt responses as projects evolve and new insights emerge. By prioritizing diverse perspectives, we engage with stakeholders and community members, ensuring our designs are functional and cost-effective, while resonating with intended users.

Bryce Gauthier

With more than 20 years of experience practicing landscape architecture in Canada and around the world, Bryce has developed a reputation for transforming complex sites and addressing broader societal issues through beautifully crafted, functional landscapes. His work consistently emphasizes attention to detail through a community-oriented approach that strives to elevate the contextual aspects of culture, history, ecology, and sociability. 

Bryce began his career in the 1990s as a planner and housing consultant before earning his Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of British Columbia. In 2001, he moved to Shanghai, where he advanced to Senior Urban Designer at Earthasia, one of China’s largest landscape architecture firms. 

In 2014, Bryce established his own practice, focusing on projects that seek to improve sustainability, public space, and social responsibility. He has overseen the implementation of high-profile projects for a wide range of clients, including the Government of Canada, the Biennale Di Venezia, Simon Fraser University, the City of Vancouver, and many others.